High Street
Tourist tax hits London spending despite rise in visitors
Tax-free shopping was previously available to visitors from non-EU countries, but was withdrawn on 31 December 2020, effectively adding a 20% premium onto goods bought by international visitors
Despite tourist numbers continuing to recover in 2023, the spending gap has widened compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to new research from the New West End Company.
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